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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label: Notes

Fig 1: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
GF0019159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).

Fig 2: How To Read Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
GF0000012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order code
4 Interior trim code
5 Tape/paint pinstripe code
6 Radio code
7 Axle code
8 Transmission code
9 Spring code
10 Powertrain calibration information
Fig 3: Paint Code
GF0012995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Paint codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of characters listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

Fig 4: Interior Trim Code
GF0012996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second character listed indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Code

Interior Trim Color Code

Fig 5: Tape and Paint Stripe
GF0012997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

Fig 6: Radio Code
GF0012998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 7: Axle Code
GF0012999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The following lists the axle ratio.

Fig 8: Transmission Code
GF0013000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 9: Spring Code
GF0013001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

Front Springs

Rear Springs